Local Obituaries for Families in Coweta and Broken Arrow, OK.

Oct 18, 2023

Donna Sue Thornton, Coweta resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75. She was born on December 30, 1947, in Claremore, Oklahoma to her parents, Viola Valeria (Butler) and Arlis Coleman Chambers.

Donna married her love, Allen "Scott" Thornton, Jr. on May 28, 1982,...

Oct 18, 2023

Gary Lee Dodson, age 76, longtime resident of Coweta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 18, 2023, at his home in Coweta, OK. He was born in Tulsa, OK, on September 29, 1947, to his parents, Juanita Rosie (Joice) and Albert Lee Dodson.

Gary worked as a Water Department Supervisor for the City of Coweta Public...

Oct 9, 2023

Tommy Dewayne Lay, Sr, resident of Coweta Manor, was born on February 9, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma and peacefully passed away on October 9, 2023, in Coweta, Oklahoma at the age 70. Tommy spent his career working diligently in an automotive salvage yard. His reputation for earnest hard work was widely recognized. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 7, 2023

Sharon Burns, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 7, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on March 17, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Andy Anderson and Adeline (Jones) Anderson.  Sharon was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her....

Oct 6, 2023

Alice Leanna Rogers, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Friday morning, October 6, 2023, at the Forest Hills Care Center in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 92 years. She was born on May 11, 1931, in Coweta, OK to Melvin and Obie Edna (Martin) Chance.

Alice attended...

Sep 27, 2023

Jimmie Dawn Wheat was born on May 24, 1977, in Tulsa, OK to Gwyn (Pete) Gainer. She left this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 46. She was known as "Sissy" to all who loved her.

She was raised in the Broken Arrow and Coweta area, attending Coweta Public Schools...

Sep 25, 2023

Mary Ann (Smith) Hopkins, Sapulpa resident, born on August 3, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, bid farewell to this life on Monday, September 25, 2023, while visiting Athens, Greece.

Mary graduated from Bixby High School and paved a path for her family as the first to graduate college at Oklahoma State University Okmulgee, OK. Following her education, Mary...

Sep 23, 2023

Geneva Hurst, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the Gates of Heaven at her home in Haskell, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 23, 2023, age the age of 89 years. She was born on October 3, 1933, in Coweta, Oklahoma to Emmett Thomas and Ora Mae (Payne) Richey.

Geneva attended early education at Eufaula Indian Boarding...

Sep 22, 2023

Darlene Wilson, life-long Coweta resident, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Coweta, OK, on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Coweta to Jay and Lurline (Hester) Potter.

Darlene was a proud graduate of Coweta High School, class of 1956....

Sep 21, 2023

Carolyn Ann (Hundley) Rowe was born October 26, 1949, in Neosho, Missouri, to Everett and Edith (Jackson) Hundley. She passed from this life at the age of 73 to her eternal home in Heaven, on Thursday morning, September 21, 2023, at her home in Coweta, Oklahoma.

Carolyn grew up on a farm in Newton County, Missouri. She...

Sep 20, 2023

Janis Elaine Cole, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023, at St. John Hospital in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 74 years. She was born on May 12, 1949, in Henryetta, OK to Carl and Agnes (Moore) Arnett.

Janis is survived by her devoted husband, Larry...

Sep 19, 2023

Janette Rachele Austin, age 43, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023. Janette was born on December 5, 1979, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK and spent most of her life in and around Coweta. She did have short stays in Illinois and Texas, but Coweta was home. She attended Coweta Public Schools...

Sep 18, 2023

Craig Douglas Lormer, 62, resident of Coweta, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Craig was born in Bakersfield, California on November 29, 1960. He was a graduate of Warner High School. He moved to Texas where he and his wife Diana raised their family. He was a...

Sep 17, 2023

Donna Faye Waits, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023, in Coweta, OK, at the age of 72. She was born on November 30, 1950, in Emporia, KS, to William Silas Waits, Jr. and Jodie (Henson) Waits. Donna's 72 years were filled with hard work, love for her family, and a passion...

Sep 16, 2023

Betty Lou Matlock, resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home in Broken Arrow, OK, at the age of 80 years. She was born on October 14, 1942, in Coweta, OK, to George Daniel Wilson and Lottie Jane (Eden) Wilson. Betty's life was marked by her unwavering faith and love for...

Sep 16, 2023

Judy K. Fowler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Coweta, OK, on Saturday evening, September 16, 2023. Judy was born on November 13, 1950, in Tulsa, OK to Carlos B. and Naomi N. (Dollar) Barton.

Judy was a devoted homemaker, always ensuring that her home was a place of...

Sep 14, 2023

Terry Lee Chambers departed this life on September 14, 2023, in his birth city of Tulsa, OK at the age of 67. He was born on December 31, 1955, to Norman Dale Chambers, Sr. and Vergie Marie (Leavenworth) Chambers. Terry leaves behind a legacy that celebrates his love for family, his skilled craftsmanship as a Cabinet Marker at Wood...

Sep 12, 2023

Sonny Lee Hicks was born December 25, 1957, in Willington, Delaware to mother Betty Lorainne (Evans) Hicks and father Herman Lawton Hicks. Sonny passed tragically on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Tulsa, OK at the age of 65.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Lynn (Gibson) Hicks, of the home, son and daughter in law; Jeffrey...

Sep 8, 2023

Harold Wayne Denton, age 80 passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home in Broken Arrow, OK. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Tulsa, OK, to Lucille (Vincent) and Lee Roy Denton. Harold graduated from Coweta High School. Harold notably served overseas in Europe from 1964-1966 for the United States Army during Vietnam War Time....

Sep 8, 2023

Velma Chrystill Gill, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Stilwell, OK on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 87 years. She was born on February 29, 1936, in Catoosa, OK, to William “Bill” and Thelma (Garrison) Hamilton.

Velma is survived by her children, Dale Gill and wife Leslie...